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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (18 total)

Keep Carpet from Becoming a Colony for Bugs and Mold

Be careful when installing flooring over green concrete

Conduct a blower door test to find air leaks

Conduct a home energy audit

Use an infrared camera to detect heat loss

Conduct room-to-room pressure tests

Avoid plastic wall coverings that can trap moisture

Look for flooring that's certified or made with recycled material

Keep soil gases out of the house

Select environmentally preferable wall finishes

Use environmentally preferable interior doors

Use PEX or polypropylene pipe when possible

Use a dehumidifier

Choose high-efficiency T8 fluorescent lamps

Upgrade existing concrete basement floors

Manage Basement Moisture on The Outside First

Remove organic waste from walls and crawl spaces

If you must ventilate during construction, change HVAC filters often.

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